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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,862.96, 268,881.96 and 118,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,862.96, 268,881.96 and 118,342.14 is: 163,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,862.96 : 268,881.96 = 118,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,862.96/268,881.96 = 118,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,862.96x = 268,881.96 × 118,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,862.96x = 31,820,066,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,820,066,553.79/194,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,294.59

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